This function enables you to search for a Keystone Symposia meeting by any word in the meeting title, location, organizer names, meeting summary or sessions (including session names, speaker names and talk titles).

SEARCHING BY A NAME: If you are searching based on a person's name, it is best to enter only part of the name, OR to enter the First Name, the word 'AND', and the Last Name, like this: "James AND Aiken".

KEYWORD(S) ENTERED

WOULD RETURN...

Aiken

James Aiken, Jim Aiken, Robert Aiken, Walter Aikenstein

James AND Aiken

James Aiken, James W. Aiken, James R. AikenWould NOT find: Jim Aiken, Robert Aiken, James Taylor

James OR Aiken

James Aiken, James W. Aiken, James R. Aiken, Jim Aiken, Robert Aiken, James Taylor, James Johnson, Jesse James

We often list the person's full name with the Middle Initial.See 'Combined Words' below for more details.

Searches on the Keystone Symposia website can be modified to narrow or expand your search criteria using the terms listed below.

TERM

USE

EXAMPLE

AND

Used to narrow your search.

Cancer AND MicroRNA - would return any meetings/abstracts with both 'Cancer' and 'MicroRNA'. If just one of these terms exist, the meeting/abstract would not be returned in the search. See NOTE below

OR

Used to expand your search.

Cancer OR MicroRNA - would return any meetings/abstracts with either 'Cancer' or 'MicroRNA'. If just one of these terms exist, the meeting/abstract would be returned in the search. See NOTE below

You may use commas instead of the word OR...so 'Cancer OR MicroRNA' is the same as 'Cancer, MicroRNA'.

NOT

Used to narrow your search.

Cancer NOT MicroRNA - would return any meetings/abstracts with 'Cancer' but not 'MicroRNA'. If both of these terms exist, the meeting/abstract would not be returned in the search. See NOTE below

Combined Words

Used to narrow your search.

Cancer MicroRNA - would return any meetings/abstracts with 'Cancer MicroRNA', but not meetings with only 'Cancer', or only 'MicroRNA', or both words...it is expecting to find the term 'Cancer MicroRNA' which is unlikely. The better way to search would be to use 'Cancer AND MicroRNA' or 'Cancer OR MicroRNA', depending on what you were searching for. See NOTE below

Wildcards

Asterisk (*) - Used to expand your search...helpful if you know a part of a word, or part of a name you are looking for.

By default, any keyword you enter on the Keystone Symposia website will be 'wildcarded', so there is no need to enter a special character at the end of your term, such as an asterisk.

NOTE: When using 'AND', 'OR', and 'NOT', the FIRST word must be an exact match...

For example, searching for "Canc AND MicroRNA" is not the same search as "Cancer AND MicroRNA"; the first search would NOT return records with 'Cancer', only the second search would because the full word Cancer was typed.

Part of the Keystone Symposia Global Health Series, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Keystone Symposia is committed to maintaining a positive and respectful environment
at its meetings. To this end, please review and comply with our policies.

Scientists, Postdocs and Students Conducting Research in South AfricaClick here for information about applying for a registration subsidy.

** Meeting has ended **

Discounted Abstract Deadline: August 28, 2018

*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time

Abstract Submission Fee: 100.00 USD*Submission by this date receives 50.00 USD discount.*50.00 USD will be applied to Registration Fee when you register

Abstract Details: It is best to submit your abstract early. Abstract and registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to the abstract or discounted registration deadlines. Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration.

Submitting your abstract early allows us to:

submit your abstract to organizers to be considered for a short talk

accept your abstract online

include your abstract on our website and in our secure mobile app

reserve your space at the meeting for a poster presentation.**

**Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration.(The Abstract Deadline: is September 12, 2018)

Global Health Travel Award Deadline: July 10, 2018

*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time

Global Health Travel Award Details:
You MUST complete your Global Health Travel Award appplication by the Global Health Travel Award Deadline
and complete the other required steps (verify your contact information and submit a recommendation letter)
to be considered for a travel award.

Scholarship Deadline: August 28, 2018

*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time

Scholarship Details:
You MUST submit your abstract by the Scholarship Deadline and complete the other required steps (submit a scholarship application and submit a mentor letter) to be considered for a scholarship.

Abstract Deadline: September 12, 2018

*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time

Abstract Submission Fee: 100.00 USD**50.00 USD will be applied to Registration Fee when you register

Details: It is best to submit your abstract early. Abstract and registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to the abstract or discounted registration deadline. Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration.

Submitting your abstract by the Abstract Deadline allows us to:

submit your abstract to organizers to be considered for a short talk

include your abstract on our website and in our secure mobile app

reserve your space at the meeting for a poster presentation.**

**Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration.Abstracts submitted after the Abstract Deadline will NOT be considered for a short talk.

After the Discounted Registration Deadline:

Registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to discounted registration deadline.

Please be advised that some meeting participants have received calls and emails from a number of different housing services,
including "Exhibitors Housing Services," “Expo Housing Services,” "Global Housing," etc. THESE COMPANIES ARE NOT AFFILIATED
WITH KEYSTONE SYMPOSIA and are not authorized by Keystone Symposia to contact you. These companies may tell you that the meeting
is filling, without any actual knowledge to that effect, and pressure you into giving them your credit card number to make a
lodging reservation with them.

We highly recommend that you not make a reservation with these companies or any other housing service! These companies'
representations to participants have been misleading. Please report any calls or correspondence you might have received to
Keystone Symposia and book only through lodging links in your Keystone Symposia account, an established travel agency
or directly with the hotel(s) listed on our website.

Keystone Symposia has received funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to
subsidize a limited number of registration fees for local scientists, students and
post-doctoral associates to attend and participate in this Keystone Symposia conference.

Who can Apply: Scientists, students and post-doctoral
associates that mainly reside in the country of South Africa.

This money is intended to enable individuals with
financial need to attend the meeting who would not otherwise be able to participate.
This support is for registration fees only. The awardee must arrange for their own
transportation, accommodation and food expenses.

How to Apply: Email
awards@keystonesymposia.org
with the following information:
Name, Occupation, Current Degree, Institute Attending or Current Employment, Area of Research or Study,
and a short statement explaining why attending this meeting would benefit your research, training, or career goals.

Deadline: Midnight US Mountain Time (MST) on Monday, October 29, 2018

We look forward to receiving your application. All applications will receive email
confirmation of receipt. Awardees will be assisted in the registration process. Declined
applications will receive notice in advance of the discounted registration deadline.

African Eagle Day Tours is offering Keystone Symposia delegates amazing experiences that fit in with the meeting schedule. Follow this link to see tours available during S6 conference with special times and pricing. In order to book the special tours for our group, please email Keenan Mally at: daytours@aecpt.co.za

If you are extending your trip on either side of the conference, check out their full list of offerings. You can book tours on their website.

Wine Country

The Western Cape Region (where Cape Town is located) is one of the most fruitful areas for wine production in the entire world. This area includes the majority of vineyards in South Africa and many tours departing from Cape Town explore these areas. For more information, click here

Boating

To fully explore the beautiful peninsula on which Cape town sits and the breathtaking scenery, islands, and wildlife, consider chartering a boat. For more information, click here

Hiking

Cape Towns amazing scenery can best be appreciated on one of their several well maintained hiking and walking trails. For a partial list of recommended trails, click here

Other

For the most comprehensive guide to all things to do, see, and experience in Cape Town, click here.

Fitness Center

Guests at the Southern Sun Cape Sun hotel have complimentary use of their well-equipped gym. For more information, click here

Swimming

The Southern Sun Cape Sun pool is the perfect place to refresh and relax during your stay in Cape Town. For more information, click here

Spa

The Camelot Spa at Southern Sun Cape Sun brings a sense of tranquility to the hecticness of city life in Cape Town. The spa offers a variety of treatments and takes reservations. For more information and to book a treatment, click here

Aquarium

Experience the incredible biodiversity of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans at one of Cape Town's top tourist attractions, the Two Oceans Aquarium. For more information, click here

Galleries

From indigenous, folk pieces to modern artwork, South Africa is a proud contributor to the art world. For more information, click here

Museums

Museums in Cape Town range drastically from those that remind visitors of its racially, divided past like Robben Island to beautiful art museums to those that celebrate it's rich cultural heritage like the District Six Museum and the collection of Iziko Houses, Centres, and Museums. For more information, click here or here or here

Other

From freshly cut flowers sold in street markets to high end fashion and diamonds, Cape Town has great shopping for all budgets. For more information, click here.

Bars/Pubs

If you are interested in beer instead of wine, check out this article put out by Cape Town Tourism that points out all the interesting pubs, breweries, and other watering holes.

Market/Grocery

Food, craft, and clothing markets are plentiful throughout each neighborhood in Cape Town. For example, the famous Greenmarket Square is located just 250 m from the Southern Sun hotel. For more information go to click here.

Dining

For the most comprehensive guide to the best restaurants in Cape Town, click here.

Amounts are in US dollars

The above information is provided as a courtesy to our conferees and is subject to change without notice.